What happens when an electron absorbs energy?
a.
the electron moves from a lower energy orbital to a higher energy orbital.
b.
the electron falls into the nucleus.
c.
the electron moves from a higher energy orbital to a lower energy orbital.
d.
the electron loses its charge.

Which of the following is true for the actual yield of a reaction? it is always calculated as a ratio. it is the yield from the excess reactant. it is the yield from the limiting reactant. it is always less than the theoretical yield.

Americium-241 undergoes fission to produce three neutrons per fission event. if a neutron-absorbing material is mixed in with this sample so that the rate of neutron production drops down to 1.8 neutrons per fission event, which will be effective at achieving a critical mass? check all that apply. remove a deflective shield surrounding the sample. remove absorbent material mixed in with the sample. compress the sample of americium-241.

How are evaporation and sublimation similar? a both involve the formation of a gas. b both release energy to the surroundings. c both take place throughout a solid. d both take place at the surface of a liquid.